Hi everyone. I got the nicest note from Rachel today, and it motivated me to get back on the April 2004 Board. I'm glad to be reading again and to be getting inspired by all of you again. I'll repeat here... Rachel, you look wonderful! It's been a tough year for me, but I'm still here...literally! As some of you may remember, my surgery April 27th of last year was due to stomach cancer. I have made it through a year now. However, last September they discovered that my stomach, all 1/10 of it, has started developing polyps again. So far, they are just benign, but I go in every 3 months to get it checked out. I have been feeling scared and sorry for myself, which is a deadly combination for a food addict, so I turned to my old friend food. I had lost almost 65 lbs. but gained 15 back even though I don't have a big stomach any more. Those high-calorie foods, like chocolate, really add up, and my body remembers what to do with fat....store it!!! I decided this week that I need to be in a support group, so I went back to Weigh****chers on Tuesday. I'm going to work off those 15 lbs. I gained, and then I hope to lose another 20-40 lbs. I would be happy with that weight loss. I see my doctor next week to see where I go from here. I am hoping that this stomach situation will not turn cancerous again because I would like to keep the stomach I have. Other than being scared every three months, things are going really well. I retired on my 55th birthday the end of last August, so I am having a wonderful time with family and friends. Our two boys live within minutes of us, and our older son is married and has 2 sons. I thoroughly enjoy spending time with Andy, age 7, and Tommy, almost 4. Life is good, and I am so grateful for this time and also for being 50 lbs lighter. It has made a huge difference in my quality of life. As I told Rachel, I need to remember that my goals are different from yours. Losing weight is a real bonus, but being here to enjoy life is my real goal. Hmmm....Maybe our goals ARE the same! Thanks for being here, and I wish you all well. Peg 278/was down to 214/current weight 228

I'm in pms...and totally anxiety eating mode right now..MOO. Here' to tomorrow being a better day...at least I've got a half marathon on Monday! That'll balance things out a bit!

I messed up big time and am now in pain. I am immediately getting back on the horse, as this really sucks. I'll be having water or if I feel better a protein shake for dinner.

My dr. had a dietician review a few days of my fitday logs and determined that I am not eating enough. I should be eating between 1200-1300 calories and that I eat too much fat avg 35%. I should be getting 25-30%. The culprit CHEESE!!! So here's today's plan: 16 oz crystal light B- 1/2 c 1% cottage cheese, 1 pear 16 oz water 50 minute Strictly strength workout. This is the first time I took this class. Kicked my butt! L - 2 oz. grilled chicken breast, 2 mini whole wheat pitas, mustard, 1 T. mayo 16 oz water S1 - 1/4 c. hummus, baby carrots S2 - snack size sf pudding (if needed) water D- fish and veggies. I eat so much fish and tuna I am surprised I am not growing scales and gills. S - some kind of protein and veggie So that's the plan. Doing well so far and I am eating lunch. Afternoon and evenings are the hardest for me. That's when the snackies attack!

your looking fab!